Author: Anthony

Anthony’s out of town this week, so Chris has some questions! More specifically, the listeners have questions and Chris has answers. Enjoy a rundown of a series of board game industry questions answered by Chris. If you haven’t yet, be sure to connect with us on Facebook (www.facebook.com/boardgamersanonymous), Twitter (http://twitter.com/bgapodcast), and on our website (www.www.boardgamersanonymous.com). You can support the show as well by donating on Patreon (www.patreon.com/bga) or using our Amazon affiliate link.

350! Another big round number on the board, and that means it’s time for one of our very special episodes – this time our top 20 listeners’ games of all time. Thank you to everyone who submitted as part of our contest. Winners will be announced on the next episode. First up, though, is our question of the week: When do you decide to buy an expansion? As soon as it’s released? After you’ve played it once? When it’s on Kickstarter, because of course? Acquisition Disorders: Steam Up: A Feast of Dim Sum, Unfathomable At the Table: Kokopelli If you…

This week we’re looking at one of the most famous books of the 20th century and its impact on board games dating back almost 50 years: Dune. First up, though, is our new contest – share your top 10 games of all time for a chance to win one in our Listeners’ Top 20 Games contest: https://forms.gle/DudbkyCLfe8qPz1w5 Acquisition Disorders: Senjutsu: Battle For Japan, Marvel Dice Throne At the Table: Ultimate Railroads (BoardGameArena) If you haven’t yet, be sure to connect with us on Facebook (www.facebook.com/boardgamersanonymous), Twitter (http://twitter.com/bgapodcast), and on our website (www.www.boardgamersanonymous.com). You can support the show as well by…

There’s a little show you may have heard of: Squid Game. This week we’re looking at games you might like try if you’re a fan of the show, or if you want to have a good fight with your friends, without the mortal fear part. First up, though, is our question of the week: Who is your board game rival/archnemesis? Acquisition Disorders: Grove, spielbox 2022 At the Table: Fox in the Forest (Steam), Clash of Decks If you haven’t yet, be sure to connect with us on Facebook (www.facebook.com/boardgamersanonymous), Twitter (http://twitter.com/bgapodcast), and on our website (www.www.boardgamersanonymous.com). You can support the…

It’s time to talk Essen Spiel! The big one with all the new games is here, so what games are hot on BGG’s preview list, which games are we eager to see and hear more about, and how do we get them! This week we take a look. First up, though, is our question of the week: What’s your go-to travel board game (for flying, trains, hotel rooms, etc.)? At the Table: Dragon Prince: Battlecharged, Fangs If you haven’t yet, be sure to connect with us on Facebook (www.facebook.com/boardgamersanonymous), Twitter (http://twitter.com/bgapodcast), and on our website (www.www.boardgamersanonymous.com). You can support the…

Have you noticed Kickstarter is a little crazy of late? It’s true! These things are absolutely ridiculous. We talk about it. First up, though, is our question of the week: Are kickstarters too expensive? Acquisition Disorders: Shinkansen: Zero Kei, Don’t Go in There At the Tablet: Concordia Digital Edition If you haven’t yet, be sure to connect with us on Facebook (www.facebook.com/boardgamersanonymous), Twitter (http://twitter.com/bgapodcast), and on our website (www.www.boardgamersanonymous.com). You can support the show as well by donating on Patreon (www.patreon.com/bga) or using our Amazon affiliate link.

Visitors to the Metropolitan Art Museum in New York, when learning about the history of Ancient Egypt, stumble upon a strange sight. A hinged rectangular box made of wood, decorated with squares of lapis faience, sits in the display window, measuring about 16 inches long and 5 inches wide. Its decorated glazed squares stand scattered with small wooden pieces reminiscent of chess pawns and little tables reminiscent of checkers. The visitor might think that it is undoubtedly some kind of ancient board game, but what is it? And how was it played? Senet The board game that is now primarily…

You notice how Kickstarter is kind of out of control lately? So do we. This week, Anthony does his best to talk Chris out of backing the Masters of the Universe kickstarter campaign. First up, though, is our question of the week: What’s a game that you came out of nowhere and you played way more than you expected? Acquisition Disorders: Eastern Empires, Asmodee, Eleven: Football Manager Board Game (2022) If you haven’t yet, be sure to connect with us on Facebook (www.facebook.com/boardgamersanonymous), Twitter (http://twitter.com/bgapodcast), and on our website (www.www.boardgamersanonymous.com). You can support the show as well by donating on…

Gen Con has come and gone, but what games were the hottest? We talk about the convention (that we didn’t make it to), and the games worth playing out of it. First up, though, is our question of the week: What’s a game you’ve never played without the expansion(s)? Are there any that you’d never go back on? Acquisition Disorders: Origins First Builders, Verdant Game At the Table Reviews: The Golden Ticket Game If you haven’t yet, be sure to connect with us on Facebook (www.facebook.com/boardgamersanonymous), Twitter (http://twitter.com/bgapodcast), and on our website (www.www.boardgamersanonymous.com). You can support the show as well…

Gen Con is this week and while we’re not attending for the first time in 7 years, we’re keeping a close eye on goings on, including our reactions to the Fantasy Flight In-Flight Report. First up, though, is our question of the week: What’s the best game by your favorite designer and why? Acquisition Disorders: Azul Queen’s Garden, 7 Wonders Architects Game At the Table Reviews: Troyes Dice, Abyss (revisited) If you haven’t yet, be sure to connect with us on Facebook (www.facebook.com/boardgamersanonymous), Twitter (http://twitter.com/bgapodcast), and on our website (www.www.boardgamersanonymous.com). You can support the show as well by donating on…